European leaders condemn China over 'deplorable' Hong Kong security bill

Beijing move to stamp out anti-government protests poses diplomatic test for UK

European leaders condemned China's deplorable decision" to press ahead with its new security laws in Hong Kong, warning that it will speed up the reassessment of China as a trustworthy economic partner.

The European Union council president, Charles Michel, said we deplore the decision" and the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said the bloc was now discussing with international partners on any possible measures in response.